Mr Taco Mexican Food, 6974 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MR TACO MEXICAN FOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6974 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
License #: 2326123
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm. Operator put chlorine inside to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.min men's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 50°, beef 49°, ground beef 49°, tamales 52°, rice 49°, chicken 49°, chicken soup 51° stop sale issued
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RIC IN KITCHEN. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken. Moved to other RIC. Beef **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. She'll eggs over produce
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Beverage service area
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Serving ceviche style talapia
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Oil or grease
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and pork in reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over RTE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. EMPLOYEES ARE NEW
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwashing sink next to 3comp sink. and handwashing sink at the front counter.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handwashing next to 3comp sink was blocked.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwashing sink next to 3comp sink. and handwashing sink at the front counter .
  • Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Crab meat on menu. Since Restaurant is using imitation crab meat, Krab meat shall be written on the menu.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. +400ppm.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. too strong.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-05-1 Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 45 degrees
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 5/10/20111.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. KNIVES
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. washed kitchen equipment left on meat slicer prep table.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
5/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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